Good morning, Murfreesboro.

Today, Murfreesboro Cold Patrol helps those facing homelessness by offering housing, jobs, and addiction recovery support.

They will host a fundraising luncheon on Nov. 4 at 11:00 a.m. at the Middle Tennessee Association of Realtors to honor Amy Kaine and share local success stories.

On Sept. 30, Deputy Matthew Arrington from Siegel High School responded quickly when a student began choking; his fast action cleared a sandwich blockage and allowed the student to breathe before escorting them for further care, earning him a letter of commendation.

On Saturday, Oct. 17, over 300 rally participants gathered along NW Broad Street for the “No Kings: Dress to Dethrone” event organized by Murfreesboro Indivisible to boost early voting.

They wore costumes and used satire — emphasizing local concerns like rising diesel prices and farm hardships.

United Communications is investing $85 million to expand its high-speed fiber internet across Murfreesboro in neighborhoods like Berkshire, Indian Hills, Veterans Parkway, and Barfield with speeds up to 8 Gig and Wi-Fi 7 technology available soon.

The company will launch an outdoor Wi-Fi system and plans expansion across the community.

The Friday Book Club celebrated its 115th anniversary last week (founded in 1911) with local retirees who meet nine times a year to share their love of reading and community while reciting a 1904 poem by Mary Stewart.

Middle Tennessee State University received permission to propose a 90-credit degree in Youth Protection and Prevention Services, a flexible program for careers protecting children and families.

The university will now begin the formal proposal process + may add more focused degrees to ease workforce shortages.

Main Street Murfreesboro is hosting an open town hall on Oct.

27 from 6 to 7 p.m. at 225 W. College St for business and property owners to learn about the steps to nominate downtown for a federal historic designation and a 20% rehab tax credit.

Carnell Tate caught his first NFL touchdown on Oct.

18 against the Colts, tying the game in the fourth quarter; the Titans’ top draft pick recorded six catches for 70 yards in a 13 to 13 finish.

Murfreesboro area residents can vote for the TSSAA girls athlete of the week, featuring nominees from local soccer and volleyball teams including Claire Morgan and Ellie Kate Knox — the poll will close at 2 p.m. Oct.

22.